We are so excited to share our interview with abuse-prevention specialist, Lauren Davis. She shares with us how help our teens avoid the pitfalls that come with technology. We learned so much!

• Technology and the Teenage Brain
  • What fluctuations of dopamine do to the brain (especially strong in teenagers)
  • Dopamine vs. Serotonin
  • Using technology to create connections
• What teens should know about cyberbullying
  • What cyberbullying is
  • What to do if you or someone you know is involved in cyberbullying
  • How to help prevent cyberbullying
• What teens should know about online predators
  • What are the patterns of an online predator that teens should watch out for? 
    • Isolation
    • Flattery

Resources:

-Lauren Davis, Utah Valley Family Support and Treatment Center, http://www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org/about-us/our-team/attachment/lauren-davis/